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ITV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Orkney 2025: highlights from the opening ceremony
Watch ITV Channel's highlights from the Orkney 2025 opening ceremony. HRH The Princess Royal declared an official start to the 2025 Island Games in Orkney last night (12 July). The Games' opening ceremony saw athletes from across the Channel Islands join more than two thousand others from around the world - swelling the small Scottish island's population by more than 10 percent. They'll spend the next week representing Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark on an international sporting stage - fighting for victory against athletes from countries as far-flung as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Last night's ceremony was a celebration of sport, culture, and island life - featuring a procession by athletes through the centre of the island's town, performances by local schoolchildren, and highland pipe bands. The Games' iconic 'Water Ceremony' tradition also took place, with each team invited to blend together waters from their respective islands within a ceremonial structure. The event's host - television presenter Lorraine Kelly - said the atmosphere at the ceremony was "just electric". "I could really feel the anticipation in the air!", she said, adding "Orkney is my favourite place and I'm so looking forward to watching the Games over the next week". Today sees the start of competition in Badminton, Football, Lawn Bowls, Sailing, and Squash. The triathlon is also taking place.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV Lorraine Kelly stuns Scottish plane passengers with inflight announcement
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Lorraine Kelly delivered unexpected in-flight entertainment to fellow travellers journeying to the Orkney 2025 Island Games. The beloved morning television presenter was travelling on Loganair's Dundee to Kirkwall service last week in anticipation of the highly awaited Island Games. The broadcasting icon, who regularly visits the islands, left passengers astonished when she delivered an impromptu announcement over the aircraft's PA system. Clearly thrilled to take control of the microphone, the television personality warmly greeted her fellow travellers before the flight's departure. Her spontaneous address was met with enthusiastic clapping from everyone aboard. The 65-year-old ITV presenter announced: "Hi everybody I'm Lorraine Kelly and I want to welcome you on this Loganair flight. Of course we have just landed in Dundee and we are on our way to Kirkwall.", reports the Daily Record. "This is the last call for the Orkney Island Games. I hope you all have a brilliant time. I've just always wanted to do this, this is super cool so thank you so much. Enjoy, you'll love Orkney, it's the best place in the world." Kelly serves as an ambassador for the 20th edition of the games, which commenced today. The competition brings together athletes from 24 islands worldwide to compete across 12 different sports throughout the week-long tournament. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The games, which first launched in 1985 on the Isle of Man, were scheduled to be formally opened today by the Princess Royal. Loganair serves as the Official Airline Partner of the 20th International Island Games.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lorraine Kelly leaves passengers stunned after making surprise inflight announcement
The Queen of morning TV was aboard Loganair's Dundee to Kirkwall flight last week ahead of the much anticipated Island Games. Lorraine Kelly provided surprise inflight entertainment to fellow passengers heading to the Orkney 2025 Island Games. The Queen of morning TV was aboard Loganair's Dundee to Kirkwall flight last week ahead of the much anticipated Island Games. The TV legend, who is a frequent visitor to the island, left passengers stunned when she gave a surprise address to passengers. Excited to take to the PA system, the TV host welcomed fellow passengers to the flight ahead of its journey. Her announcement was received with applause from those onboard. The 65-year-old ITV host said: 'Hi everybody I'm Lorraine Kelly and I want to welcome you on this Loganair flight. Of course we have just landed in Dundee and we are on our way to Kirkwall. 'This is the last call for the Orkney Island Games. I hope you all have a brilliant time. I've just always wanted to do this, this is super cool so thank you so much. Enjoy, you'll love Orkney, it's the best place in the world.' Kelly is an ambassador for the 20th edition of the games, which started today. The games sees athletes from 24 islands around the world compete across 12 sports over a week-long event. The games, which began in 1985 on the Isle of Man, were due to be officially opened today by the Princess Royal. Loganair is the Official Airline Partner of the 20th International Island Games. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
